The rehabilitation of the historic Dayton Arcade is one of Ohio’s most ambitious preservation and redevelopment efforts. Once vacant for decades, the Arcade has been reborn as a catalyst for downtown revitalization and a hub for innovation, arts, and community life.
The project preserved the Arcade’s iconic domed rotunda, original windows, mosaics, terrazzo floors, and decorative metalwork, while adapting more than 500,000 square feet across nine historic buildings for modern use.
Today, the Arcade brings together leading organizations—including The Contemporary Dayton, Culture Works, iHeart Media, the Better Business Bureau, and Sinclair College—under one roof. Supported by one of the most complex financing packages ever assembled, the Arcade is not just a preservation triumph; it is the beating heart of Dayton’s nine-block downtown strategy, driving jobs, residents, and visitors back to the city’s core.